Colt Detective Special in a De Santis Nemesis pocket holster.
I still wear a suit and tie to church. Would prefer an IWB holster but, though I'm not really a hugger by nature, there are those who are and I don't wish to be made.
Only if the church you attend is posted; they changed the law about a year after the law took effect. When the writters of the law got mad over the cities in the Northeast corner of the state posting every thing in site!
Maybe the question should be. Do you think we should be allowed to carry in church?
In Ohio unless it is in writing you are allowed to carry in church you are on a very slippery legal slope if you do. We aren't allowed to carry in church here unless it is expressly stated and that better be in writing. Someone can tell you one thing and then if something happens say they didn't say it.
I would purse carry the same gun I carry everywhere else.
Slippery slope? More like a class three felony. Obtaining that permission from my congregation involves having a conversation that will never happen. I do agree on what the question should be.
A suit offers so many ways to cover a gun and with everyone dressed the same you wont even look odd. I pocket carry so no worry's about huggers. Church carry always brings out a lot of response. It shouldn't tho. DR
Usually the same as any other day: Shield 9 or Bodyguard 380 in a Remora worn IWB. I wear a blazer for cover. When the huggers approach, I keep my elbows at my sides to prevent too much touchy-feely.
Just curious: Are your church premises conspicuously posted per the required signage? If not posted, then I think you are permitted to carry in a place of worship.
It's a fair question and the answer is an emphatic YES! (Do we have fire extinguishers in churches?) Why should we be denied the right to self-defense anywhere?
Legal in Colorado. Our preacher has a CCW and carries. We are a community church of 12,000. Many are armed. My wife carries a Glock 27 (40 S&W) and I a S&W 21 (44 special).
Our (Christian) church is very vocal in its support of Israel's right to exist. We've had "protesters" show up at church before; thankfully no trouble. However, we have a higher probability of attracting lunatics, anti-semites, and Islamo-wackos than your average church.
As such, today I wore my Glock 30 and my Ruger LCR; a reload for each; and my usual prayer for an uneventful Sunday. :032:
Since my church building is literally part of the elementary school, it's a moot point.
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